1944 Map of Dover Plains

About this map

Dover Plains and the surrounding Harlem Valley are defined by a mix of agricultural lowlands and prominent ridges in the mid-1940s. The New York Central railroad serves as the primary corridor for commerce and travel, connecting the station at Dover Furnace Sta with the expansive grounds of the Harlem Valley State Hospital at Wingdale. The landscape is dotted with smaller communities such as Oniontown and Dogtail Corners, while the heights of East Mountain and West Mountain flank the valley floor.